U.S. patent application number 11/671187 was filed with the patent office on 2007-06-07 for method and apparatus for securing a modular component in a chassis.
This patent application is currently assigned to DELL PRODUCTS L.P.. Invention is credited to David J. Hernandez, Christopher Muenzer.
Application Number | 20070127204 11/671187 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36912451 |
Filed Date | 2007-06-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070127204 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Muenzer; Christopher ; et
al. |
June 7, 2007 |
Method And Apparatus For Securing A Modular Component In A
Chassis
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a modular component securing
apparatus includes a component chassis having a plurality of
opposed walls, each wall including a support for receiving a
modular component in one of a first orientation and a second
orientation transverse to the first orientation. A component
securing member is operable to be coupled to the component chassis
adjacent selected ones of the opposed walls wherein the component
securing member is operable to secure the modular component in the
first orientation in response to being coupled to a first one of
the walls, and is operable to secure the modular component in the
second orientation in response to being coupled to a second one of
the walls transverse to the first wall.
Inventors: |
Muenzer; Christopher;
(Gahanna, OH) ; Hernandez; David J.; (Round Rock,
TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP
901 MAIN STREET, SUITE 3100
DALLAS
TX
75202
US
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Assignee: |
DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
One Dell Way
Round Rock
TX
78682
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Family ID: |
36912451 |
Appl. No.: |
11/671187 |
Filed: |
February 5, 2007 |
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Patent Number |
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11065725 |
Feb 24, 2005 |
7190574 |
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11671187 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
361/679.58 ;
361/679.39 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06F 2200/1638 20130101;
G06F 1/187 20130101; G06F 1/181 20130101; G06F 1/184 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
361/685 |
International
Class: |
G06F 1/16 20060101
G06F001/16 |
Claims
1. A modular component securing apparatus comprising: a component
chassis including a plurality of opposed walls, each wall including
a support for receiving a modular component in one of a first
orientation and a second orientation transverse to the first
orientation; and a component securing member operable to be coupled
to the component chassis adjacent selected ones of the opposed
walls.
2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the component
securing member is operable to secure the modular component in the
first orientation in response to being coupled to a first one of
the walls, and to secure the modular component in the second
orientation in response to being coupled to a second one of the
walls transverse to the first wall.
3. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the support includes
a plurality of channels and the modular component includes tabs
slidably received by the channels.
4. The apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein the chassis includes
a plurality of guides and a stop for slidably receiving and
retaining the component securing member.
5. An information handling system comprising: an information
handling system chassis operable to be positioned in a horizontal
orientation and a vertical orientation; a component chassis
including a plurality of opposed walls, each wall including a
support for receiving a modular component in one of a first
orientation and a second orientation transverse to the first
orientation; and a component securing member operable to be coupled
to the component chassis adjacent selected ones of the opposed
walls.
6. The system as defined in claim 5, wherein the component securing
member is operable to secure the modular component in the first
orientation in response to being coupled to a first one of the
walls, and to secure the modular component in the second
orientation in response to being coupled to a second one of the
walls transverse to the first wall.
7. The system as defined in claim 5 wherein the support includes a
plurality of channels and the modular component includes tabs
slidably received by the channels.
8. The system as defined in claim 7 wherein the chassis includes a
plurality of guides and a stop for slidably receiving and retaining
the component securing member.
9. A method for securing a modular component to a chassis,
comprising: providing an information handling system (IHS) chassis
including a component chassis mounted in the IHS chassis; providing
a component chassis including a plurality of opposed walls, each
wall including a support for receiving a modular component in one
of a first orientation and a second orientation transverse to the
first orientation; and coupling a component securing member to the
component chassis adjacent selected ones of the opposed walls.
10. The method as defined in claim 9, wherein the component
securing member is operable to secure the modular component in the
first orientation in response to being coupled to a first one of
the walls, and to secure the modular component in the second
orientation in response to being coupled to a second one of the
walls transverse to the first wall.
11. The method as defined in claim 9 wherein the support includes a
plurality of channels and the modular component includes tabs
slidably received by the channels.
12. The method as defined in claim 11 wherein the chassis includes
a plurality of guides and a stop for slidably receiving and
retaining the component securing member.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application is a Continuation of U.S.
application Ser. No. 11/065,725, attorney docket number 16356.902,
filed on Feb. 24, 2005, the disclosure of which is incorporated
herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to information
handling systems, and more particularly to a method and apparatus
for securing a modular component in a chassis.
[0003] As the value and use of information continues to increase,
individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and
store information. One option is an information handling system. An
information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores,
and/or communicates information or data for business, personal, or
other purposes. Because technology and information handling needs
and requirements may vary between different applications,
information handling systems may also vary regarding what
information is handled, how the information is handled, how much
information is processed, stored, or communicated, and how quickly
and efficiently the information may be processed, stored, or
communicated. The variations in information handling systems allow
for information handling systems to be general or configured for a
specific user or specific use such as financial transaction
processing, airline reservations, enterprise data storage, or
global communications. In addition, information handling systems
may include a variety of hardware and software components that may
be configured to process, store, and communicate information and
may include one or more computer systems, data storage systems, and
networking systems.
[0004] Many information handling systems include a chassis which
may hold many of the modular components of the information handling
system such as, for example, optical or floppy drives. A typical
chassis may be positioned in either a horizontal or vertical
orientation depending on the user's space availability. Whether the
chassis is positioned in the horizontal or vertical configuration,
it is desirable to provide horizontal access to the modular
components for ease of use.
[0005] The modular components may be mounted to the chassis such
that they are positioned to provide horizontal access either when
the chassis is in the horizontal orientation or when the chassis is
in the vertical orientation. The user must then choose a
configuration which fits their space availability. However, the
space availability of the user may change over the lifetime of the
system, which can result in the relatively costly and time
consuming process of reconfiguration of the modular components in
the chassis.
[0006] Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a method and
apparatus for securing a modular component in a chassis absent the
disadvantages found in the prior methods discussed above.
SUMMARY
[0007] According to one embodiment, a modular component securing
apparatus includes a component chassis having a plurality of
opposed walls, each wall including a support for receiving a
modular component in one of a first orientation and a second
orientation transverse to the first orientation. A component
securing member is operable to be coupled to the component chassis
adjacent selected ones of the opposed walls wherein the component
securing member is operable to secure the modular component in the
first orientation in response to being coupled to a first one of
the walls, and is operable to secure the modular component in the
second orientation in response to being coupled to a second one of
the walls transverse to the first wall.
[0008] A principal advantage of this embodiment is that a modular
component may be easily coupled and secured to the modular
component chassis in a plurality of orientations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating an embodiment of an
information handling system.
[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a
modular component chassis.
[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a
securing member used with the modular component chassis of FIG.
2.
[0012] FIG. 4a is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
a modular component used with the modular component chassis of FIG.
2 and the securing member of FIG. 3.
[0013] FIG. 4b is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
the modular component of FIG. 4a.
[0014] FIG. 5a is a flow chart illustrating an embodiment of a
method for securing a modular component to a chassis.
[0015] FIG. 5b is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
the modular component of FIG. 4a being positioned adjacent the
modular component chassis of FIG. 2 during the method of FIG.
5a.
[0016] FIG. 5c is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
the modular component of FIG. 4a being coupled to the modular
component chassis of FIG. 2 in a first orientation during the
method of FIG. 5a.
[0017] FIG. 5d is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
the modular component of FIG. 4a being secured in the modular
component chassis of FIG. 2 in a first orientation using the
securing member of FIG. 3 during the method of FIG. 5a.
[0018] FIG. 5da is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
a plurality of the modular components of FIG. 4a being secured in
the modular component chassis of FIG. 2 in a first orientation
using the securing member of FIG. 3 during the method of FIG.
5a.
[0019] FIG. 5e is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
the modular component of FIG. 4a being coupled to the modular
component chassis of FIG. 2 in a second orientation during the
method of FIG. 5a.
[0020] FIG. 5f is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
the modular component of FIG. 4a being secured in the modular
component chassis of FIG. 2 in a second orientation using the
securing member of FIG. 3 during the method of FIG. 5a.
[0021] FIG. 5fa is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
a plurality of the modular components of FIG. 4a being secured in
the modular component chassis of FIG. 2 in a second orientation
using the securing member of FIG. 3 during the method of FIG.
5a.
[0022] FIG. 6a is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
an information handling system in a horizontal orientation with the
modular component chassis of FIG. 2 mounted in an it and a
plurality of the modular components of FIG. 4a being secured in the
modular component chassis in a first orientation.
[0023] FIG. 6b is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of
the information handling system chassis of FIG. 6a in a vertical
orientation with a plurality of the modular components of FIG. 4a
being secured in the modular component chassis in a second
orientation.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] For purposes of this disclosure, an information handling
system may include any instrumentality or aggregate of
instrumentalities operable to compute, classify, process, transmit,
receive, retrieve, originate, switch, store, display, manifest,
detect, record, reproduce, handle, or utilize any form of
information, intelligence, or data for business, scientific,
control, entertainment, or other purposes. For example, an
information handling system may be a personal computer, a PDA, a
consumer electronic device, a network server or storage device, a
switch router or other network communication device, or any other
suitable device and may vary in size, shape, performance,
functionality, and price. The information handling system may
include memory, one or more processing resources such as a central
processing unit (CPU) or hardware or software control logic.
Additional components of the information handling system may
include one or more storage devices, one or more communications
ports for communicating with external devices as well as various
input and output (I/O) devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a
video display. The information handling system may also include one
or more buses operable to transmit communications between the
various hardware components.
[0025] In one embodiment, information handling system 10, FIG. 1,
includes a microprocessor 12, which is connected to a bus 14. Bus
14 serves as a connection between microprocessor 12 and other
components of computer system 10. An input device 16 is coupled to
microprocessor 12 to provide input to microprocessor 12. Examples
of input devices include keyboards, touchscreens, and pointing
devices such as mouses, trackballs and trackpads. Programs and data
are stored on a mass storage device 18, which is coupled to
microprocessor 12. Mass storage devices include such devices as
hard disks, optical disks, magneto-optical drives, floppy drives
and the like. Computer system 10 further includes a display 20,
which is coupled to microprocessor 12 by a video controller 22. A
system memory 24 is coupled to microprocessor 12 to provide the
microprocessor with fast storage to facilitate execution of
computer programs by microprocessor 12. In an embodiment, a chassis
26 houses some or all of the components of the information handling
system 10. It should be understood that other busses and
intermediate circuits can be deployed between the components
described above and microprocessor 12 to facilitate interconnection
between the components and the microprocessor.
[0026] Referring now to FIG. 2, a modular component chassis 100 is
illustrated. Modular component chassis 100 includes a first pair of
substantially parallel walls 102a and 102b which are spaced apart
and coupled together by a second pair of spaced apart substantially
parallel walls 104a and 104b. Walls 102a, 102b, 104a, and 104b
include front lip 106a running along an edge of each of the walls
102a, 102b, 104a, and 104b, and define a modular component
compartment 106b positioned between them.
[0027] Wall 102a defines a plurality of channels 102aa, 102ab, and
102ac which are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each
other. Each channel 102aa, 102ab, and 102ac extends through the
wall 102a and from a respective entrance 102aaa, 102aba, and 102aca
defined by the front lip 106a to a respective terminating end
102aab, 102abb, and 102acb in the wall 102a.
[0028] Wall 102b defines a plurality of channels 102ba, 102bb, and
102bc which are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each
other. Each channel 102ba, 102bb, and 102bc extends through the
wall 102b and from a respective entrance 102baa, 102bba, and 102bca
defined by the front lip 106a to a respective terminating end
102bab, 102bbb, and 102bcb in the wall 102a. In an embodiment, the
channels 102aa, 102ab, and 102ac on wall 102a and the channels
102ba, 102bb, and 102bc on wall 102b provide a first support
structure. A pair of guides 108a and 108b extend from wall 102b and
are positioned adjacent the channel 102bc. A pair of guides 110a
and 110b extend from wall 102b and are positioned between the
channels 102ba and 102bb. A guide stop 112 extends from wall 102b
and is positioned adjacent channel 102ba and an edge of wall 102b.
In an embodiment, the guides 108a, 108b, 110a, and 110b and the
guide stop 112 provide a first securing member guide.
[0029] Wall 104a defines a plurality of channels 104aa, 104ab, and
104ac which are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each
other. Each channel 104aa, 104ab, and 104ac extends through the
wall 104a and from a respective entrance 104aaa, 104aba, and 104aca
defined by the front lip 106a to a respective terminating end
104aab, 104abb, and 104acb in the wall 104a.
[0030] Wall 104b defines a plurality of channels 104ba, 104bb, and
104bc which are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each
other. Each channel 104ba, 104bb, and 104bc extends through the
wall 104b and from a respective entrance 104baa, 104bba, and 104bca
defined by the front lip 106a to a respective terminating end
104bab, 104bbb, and 104bcb in the wall 104a. In an embodiment, the
channels 104aa, 104ab, and 104ac on wall 104a and the channels
104ba, 104bb, and 104bc on wall 104b provide a second support
structure. A pair of guides 114a and 114b extend from wall 104b and
are positioned adjacent the channel 104bc. A pair of guides 116a
and 116b extend from wall 104b and are positioned between the
channels 104ba and 104bb. A guide stop 118 extends from wall 104b
and is positioned adjacent channel 104ba and an edge of wall 104b.
In an embodiment, the guides 114a, 114b, 116a, and 116b and the
guide stop 118 provide a second securing member guide.
[0031] Referring now to FIG. 3, a securing member 200 is
illustrated. Securing member 200 includes an elongated base 202
having a side 202a and a side 202b opposite the side 202a. An end
204 on the securing member 200 includes a handle 204a. An end 206
is positioned opposite the end 204 and includes a stop portion 206a
extending from the end 206.
[0032] Referring now to FIGS. 4a and 4b, a modular component 300 is
illustrated. Modular component 300 includes a base 302 having a
front end 302a and a rear end 302b positioned opposite the front
end 302a. A plurality of sides 304a and 304b are positioned spaced
apart and extending between the front end 302a and the rear end
302b.
[0033] Side 304a includes a plurality of securing tabs 306a and
306b extending from it. Securing tabs 306a and 306b each include a
beam 306aa and 306ba, respectively, extending from the side 304a
with a head 306ab and 306bb, respectively, which has a greater
width than the beams 306aa and 306ba and which are positioned on
the distal end of the beams 306aa and 306ba. In an embodiment,
securing tabs 306a and 306b may include, for example, conventional
screws which are coupled to the modular component 300 in a manner
which is known in the art.
[0034] Side 304b includes a plurality of securing tabs 308a and
308b extending from it. Securing tabs 308a and 308b each include a
beam 308aa and 308ba, respectively, extending from the side 304b
with a head 308ab and 308bb, respectively, which has a greater
width than the beams 308aa and 308ba and which are positioned on
the distal end of the beams 308aa and 308ba. In an embodiment,
securing tabs 308a and 308b may include, for example, conventional
screws which are coupled to the modular component 300 in a manner
which is known in the art.
[0035] Referring now to FIGS. 2, 4b, 5a and 5b, a method 400 for
securing a modular component in a chassis is illustrated. The
method 400 begins at step 402 where the modular component 300 is
positioned adjacent the first support structure. Modular component
300 is positioned in front of the modular component chassis 100
such that rear end 302b is adjacent the front lip 106a of modular
component chassis 300. Securing tab 306a is lined up with entrance
102aaa on channel 102aa and securing tab 308a is lined up with
entrance 102baa on channel 102ba.
[0036] Referring now to FIGS. 2, 4b, 5a, 5b and 5c, the method 400
proceeds to step 404 where modular component 300 is coupled to the
first support structure. Modular component 300 is moved in a
direction A, illustrated in FIG. 5b, such that securing tabs 306a
and 308a enter the entrances 102aaa and 102baa, respectively. Once
through entrance 102aaa, beam 306aa on securing tab 306a is
positioned in the channel 102aa and head 306ab on securing tab 306a
engages the wall 102a outside the channel 102aa and opposite the
modular component compartment 106b. Once through entrance 102baa,
beam 308aa on securing tab 308a is positioned in the channel 102ba
and head 308ab on securing tab 308a engages the wall 102b outside
the channel 102ba and opposite the modular component compartment
106b. Further movement of the modular component 300 in direction A
results in the securing tabs 306b and 308b entering the entrances
102aaa and 102baa, respectively, and engaging the walls 102a and
102b, respectively, and the channels 102aa and 102ba, respectively,
in the same manner as securing tabs 306a and 308a. Modular
component 300 is coupled to the first support structure on modular
component chassis 100 when securing tabs 306a and 308a engage the
terminating ends 102aab and 102bab, respectively, on channels 102aa
and 102ba, respectively. With the modular component 300 coupled to
the first support structure on modular component chassis 100, the
front end 302 of the modular component 300 is substantially flush
with the front lip 106a.
[0037] Referring now to FIGS. 5a and 5d, the method 400 proceeds to
step 404 where the modular component 300 is secured in the first
support structure. The securing member 200 is coupled to the
modular component chassis 100 by positioning it in the first
securing member guide. End 206 on securing member 200 is positioned
adjacent guides 108a and 108b and securing member 200 is moved in a
direction B such that sides 202a and 202b on securing member 200
are positioned between and engaged with the guides 108a and 108b.
As securing member 200 continues to move in direction B, sides 202a
and 202b become positioned between and engaged with guides 110a and
110b. Modular component 300 is secured in first support structure
in an orientation X when stop portion 206a on end 206 engages guide
stop 112 and side 202b on securing member 200 engages the head
308ab of securing tab 308a on modular component 300. Securing
member 200 may then be held in position in the first securing
member guide using convention means known in the art such as, for
example, a snap that engages the handle 204a.
[0038] In an embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 5da, a
plurality of modular components 300 may be secured to the modular
component chassis 100 with each in the orientation X. A modular
component 300 may be coupled to the modular component chassis 100
in channels 102ab and 102bb and a modular component 300 may be
coupled to the modular component chassis 100 in channels 102ac and
102bc using the method described above with reference to channels
102aa and 102ba. With the securing member 200 positioned and held
in the guides 108a, 108b, 110a, 110b, and the guide stop 112 of
first securing member guide, securing tabs 308a on the modular
components 300 are held in place and each of the modular components
300 are secured in the modular component chassis 100 in the
orientation X.
[0039] Referring now to FIGS. 4b, 5a, 5b, and 5d, the method 400
proceeds to step 408 where the modular component 300 is removed
from the first support structure. Securing member 200 is removed
from the first securing member guide by moving it in a direction
opposite the direction B, illustrated in FIG. 5d, such that the
side 202b of securing member 202 disengages the head 308ab of
securing tab 308a on modular component 300. Modular component 300
may then be moved in a direction opposite the direction A,
illustrated in FIG. 5b, such that securing tabs 306a and 306b are
removed from channel 102aa, securing tabs 308a and 308b are removed
from channel 102ba, and modular component 300 is removed from
modular component compartment 106b.
[0040] Referring now to FIGS. 4a, 5a, and 5e, the method 400
proceeds to step 410 where the modular component 300 is positioned
adjacent the second support structure. Modular component 300 is
positioned in front of the modular component chassis 100 such that
rear end 302b is adjacent the front lip 106a of modular component
chassis 300. Securing tab 308a is lined up with entrance 104aca on
channel 104ac and securing tab 306a is lined up with entrance
104bca on channel 104bc. The method 400 then proceeds to step 412
where the modular component 300 is coupled to the second support
structure. Modular component 300 is moved in a direction A,
illustrated in FIG. 5b, such that securing tabs 308a and 306a enter
the entrances 104aca and 104bca, respectively. Once through
entrance 104aca, beam 308aa on securing tab 308a is positioned in
the channel 104ac and head 308ab on securing tab 308a engages the
wall 104a outside the channel 104ac and opposite the modular
component compartment 106b. Once through entrance 104bca, beam
306aa on securing tab 306a is positioned in the channel 104bc and
head 306ab on securing tab 306a engages the wall 104b outside the
channel 104bc and opposite the modular component compartment 106b.
Further movement of the modular component 300 in direction A
results in the securing tabs 308b and 306b entering the entrances
104aca and 104bca, respectively, and engaging the walls 104a and
104b, respectively, and the channels 104ac and 104bc, respectively,
in the same manner as securing tabs 308a and 306a. Modular
component 300 is coupled to the second support structure on modular
component chassis 100 when securing tabs 308a and 306a engage the
terminating ends 104acb and 104bcb, respectively, on channels 104ac
and 104bc, respectively. With the modular component 300 coupled to
the second support structure on modular component chassis 100, the
front end 302 of the modular component 300 is substantially flush
with the front lip 106a.
[0041] Referring now to FIGS. 3, 5a, and 5f, the method 400
proceeds to step 414 where the modular component 300 is secured in
the second support structure. The securing member 200 is coupled to
the modular component chassis 100 by positioning it in the second
securing member guide. End 206 on securing member 200 is positioned
adjacent guides 114a and 114b and securing member 200 is moved in a
direction C such that sides 202a and 202b are positioned between
and engaged with the guides 114a and 114b. As securing member 200
continues to move in direction C, sides 202a and 202b become
positioned between and engaged with guides 116a and 116b. Modular
component 300 is secured in first support structure in an
orientation Y when stop portion 206a on end 206 engages guide stop
118 and side 202b on securing member 200 engages the head 308ab of
securing tab 308a on modular component 300. Securing member 200 may
then be held in position in the second securing member guide using
convention means known in the art such as, for example, a snap that
engages the handle 204a.
[0042] In an embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 5fa, a
plurality of modular components 300 may be secured to the modular
component chassis 100 with each in the orientation Y. A modular
component 300 may be coupled to the modular component chassis 100
in channels 104ab and 104bb and a modular component 300 may be
coupled to the modular component chassis 100 in channels 104aa and
104ba using the method described above with reference to channels
104ac and 104bc. With the securing member 200 positioned and held
in the guides 114a, 114b, 116a, 116b, and the guide stop 118 of
second securing member guide, securing tabs 308a on the modular
components 300 are held in place and each of the modular components
300 are secured in the modular component chassis 100 in the
orientation Y.
[0043] Referring now to FIGS. 6a and 6b, in an alternative
embodiment, the modular component chassis 300 is mounted in an
information handling system chassis 400 which may be, for example,
the chassis 26 which houses information handling system 10,
illustrated in FIG. 1. The information handling system chassis 400
may be placed in a horizontal orientation H and, following the
steps 402, 404, and 406 of method 400, described above with
reference to FIGS. 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, and 5da, a plurality of modular
components 300 may be secured in the modular component chassis 300
and the information handling system chassis 400 in the orientation
X. In an embodiment, the orientation X is substantially transverse
to the horizontal orientation H. Thus, a method and apparatus are
provided which allow horizontal access to the modular components
300 when the information handling system chassis 400 is positioned
in the horizontal orientation H. The information handling system
chassis 400 may then be repositioned in a vertical orientation V,
which is substantially transverse to the horizontal orientation H,
and, following the steps 408, 410, 412, and 414 of the method 400,
described above with reference to FIGS. 5a, 5e, 5f, and 5fa, a
plurality of modular components 300 may be secured in the modular
component chassis 300 and the information handling system chassis
400 in the orientation Y. In an embodiment, the orientation Y is
substantially transverse to the vertical orientation V. Thus, a
method and apparatus are provided which allow horizontal access to
the modular components 300 when the information handling system
chassis 400 is positioned in the vertical orientation V.
[0044] Although illustrative embodiments have been shown and
described, a wide range of modification, change and substitution is
contemplated in the foregoing disclosure and in some instances,
some features of the embodiments may be employed without a
corresponding use of other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate
that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner
consistent with the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein.
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